How to Make Floating Candle Centerpieces for a Wedding
Floating candle wedding centerpieces are simple to make, yet they can create a breathtaking scene when lit up on your reception tables. Candles are typically associated with romance, which makes them ideal for wedding decor. The candles provide low lighting and can create a romantic ambiance without costing you much time or money on your centerpieces. Take a few home to utilize in your home decor when the wedding is over to remind you of your special day, or give them to guests after the reception.
Instructions
- Choose your containers for the floating candles. Tall cylinder containers in varying heights are one option, or shallow bowls with wide openings are another. Taller centerpieces are typically more dramatic, though shallow centerpieces allow for easy conversation across the table and provide and intimate ambiance. Choose clear containers for the best results.
- Fill the bottom portion of the containers with decorative objects. Sink flowers or greenery and hold them in place with heavy stones, pebbles or sea glass. Sand and seashells are an option for a beach or beach-themed wedding. Rhinestones or faux jewels are another option that can sparkle and reflect the flickering candlelight.
- Add water. Fill the container with water, leaving enough room for the candles to float along the top of the water without being exposed. If the candle is higher than the edges of the container a slight breeze could blow out the flame. Color the water with a few drops of food coloring or colorful LED lights hidden in the decorative objects if you want colored water.
- Decorate around the main container with small votive candles or combine a few different cylinders or containers. Long tables can include a few of the floating candle centerpieces with an abundance of votive candles filling the gaps between the larger containers. Silk flower petals, seashells, pearls, beads, ivy or faux jewels and rhinestones can be sprinkled around the arrangements like confetti. Add mirrors under the candle arrangements for a dramatic look.
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